Happy Holidays District 5!
I hope that everyone had a joyous and safe Thanksgiving. This year we had to celebrate with caution as COVID-19 cases are on the rise. It was important to follow the safety guidelines in order to be able to celebrate future holidays with our love ones.
I am sure the same practices will remain in force as we move forward in celebrating Christmas and New Years. We have been blessed with technology that does allow us to stay in touch with family and love ones like ZOOM, Facetime, and DUO. Even though it is not the traditional way to spend time with our families, it is the safest until COVID-19 is under control.
There are three pharmaceutical companies that have developed a promising vaccine to inoculate the public against this deadly virus. I know there are some who have reservations about taking the vaccine, but my prayer is that it works and will lower and alleviate the COVID-19 cases.
I want to take this time to let my constituents know that a real Civilian Review Board is now on the law books! It should be great comfort in knowing that there will be accountability for any potential wrongful acts against citizens from our local police department. Do I believe in policing? I absolutely believe they have a real and intended purpose to protect and serve, but there most be protection for those who are subjected to abuse from those who misuse their power. It is good to know there will be transparency in justice!
I end my message with prayers for a Merry Christmas and a bless and prosperous New Years for everyone!
The Financial Assistance Program generally serves households with an employment history that meet specific policy eligibility criteria. Applicants must be residents of Jefferson County. Financial assistance must be used for rent, mortgage, deposits, and utility payments. Households may only apply for assistance once in a 12 month period. The financial assistance is distributed through the Neighborhood Place sites. Refer callers to the Neighborhood Place site closest to their home address.
Area served: Jefferson County, KY
Eligibility: Household must have earned income within previous 6 months, be willing to participate in case management, and meet other eligibility criteria.
Documentation required: Picture ID, Social Security cards for all members of household, proof of income, ask for additional requirements when calling.
Service hours: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm
Languages: Language is NOT a barrier to accessing services.
Referral procedure: To find your nearest Neighborhood Place, please click here.
Services: Mortgage Payment Assistance, Rent Payment Assistance, Rental Deposit Assistance, Utility Service Payment Assistance
Site hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Influenza (Flu)
The 2020-2021 flu season is upon us, and it’s time to proactively keep its effects to a minimum while and at the same time investing team efforts to combat COVID-19.
There are many similarities between influenza (flu) and COVID-19. Both are contagious respiratory illnesses that can lead to severe illness for many. However, a vaccine is available for the influenza (flu) virus. Watch this video.
The Centers for Disease Control recommends the influenza (flu) vaccine for everyone 6 months of age and older. To best protect yourself and others, please consider getting an influenza (flu) vaccine this season. Immunizations are considered preventative services and are covered by most health insurance companies with no out of pocket expenses to pay.
For more information about influenza (flu) and COVID-19, or to view the 2019-2020 U.S. flu season estimates visit the Centers for Disease Control website.
Where can I get vaccinated?
Many places in the Louisville community are at your service to provide the flu vaccine:
Click here to see our most recent flu activity.
Click here to see last season's flu activity.
2018-2019 flu activity.
Evolve502 scholarships
Mayor Fischer celebrated the announcement that Evolve502 can offer its scholarship guarantee to all eligible students currently attending JCPS high schools (Classes of 2021-2024). Learn more.
Heating help available
The Mayor asks everyone to share the word that appointments are being accepted for the annual Subsidy Component of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) now through December 11, 2 or until funds are depleted. Learn more.
Members from Shawnee Presbyterian Church taking pride in District 5 in their clean up event.
A Hand Up Community Resource Center Inc provide resources and assistance for low income workers that may not qualify for federal income guideline resources. Some of our include financial educational and literacy programs for self-sufficiency, assistance for financial hardships and connect individuals with existing local community resources. Please follow us on facebook for information as well. facebook.com/Ahandupcrc
Vendor packet is available on-line or in person
LOUISVILLE, KY (October 28, 2020) -Vendors wishing to participate in the LIHEAP 2020-2021 program must complete required paperwork and return the appropriate documentation. Vendor Packets can be downloaded from the louisvilleky.gov website by clicking here, or arrangements can be made to pick up in person by calling 502/574-3082.
LIHEAP, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, is a federally funded program that provides financial assistance to help eligible, low-income households meet their home heating needs. LIHEAP vendors are defined as any business that supplies energy, such as rental facilities where utilities are included in the rent or provides home heating fuel to individuals applying for the LIHEAP program. Examples of home heating fuel include oil, kerosene, propane, bottled gas, wood, electric or natural gas.
Vendor paperwork will provide information about changes in the LIHEAP program this year and the LIHEAP staff members are happy to address any questions. Vendors who participated in the 2019-2020 program should receive a packet in the mail to update records for this year’s participation.
The Subsidy Component of LIHEAP begins Nov. 2 and ends Dec. 11, 2020 or until funds are expended. The Crisis Component will begin January 4, 2021 and will end March 31, 2021 or until funds are expended. Please contact Brandon Oneal at (502) 574-6082, or visit https://louisvilleky.gov/LIHEAP for more information.
Louisville Metro Government is committed to promoting access, equal opportunities, and the meaningful participation by minority-owned, women-owned, and disabled owned businesses in all of its procurement activity.
Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services (RCS) administers the local LIHEAP program for Jefferson County residents. For more information about RCS, visit our website at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/resilience-and-community-serviceswww.louisvilleky.gov/RCS or call 502/574-5050. For more information about Community Action of Kentucky which administers LIHEAP through a network of 23 community action agencies across Kentucky, call 1-800-456-3452.
Speed Hump Installation
The following criteria will be reviewed before a street is considered eligible for speed hump installation.
1. Support Although PW will utilize processes in order to determine if a segment of street is deemed appropriate for speed humps, generally the neighborhood representative(s) will be responsible for forwarding evidence of support for speed humps. Usually, PW will not consider speed humps unless approximately 70% of the affected property owners favor their installation.
2. Location of the Street The land uses of the properties abutting the street where the speed hump is proposed shall be composed of low density residential dwellings. This would include public roadways where 50% or more of the residents are single family residential dwellings.
3. Operational Characteristics of the Street.
a. The street shall be used to provide access to abutting low density residential properties. The street shall not be identified as a Collector or higher level street, as defined in the Cornerstone 2020, Core Graphic 10. Speed humps shall not be considered on streets defined as Metro Thru Streets.
b. There shall be no more than one (1) moving lane of traffic in each direction.
c. Traffic volumes shall be more than 300, but less than 2,500 vehicles, for the two-way volume, per day.
d. Vehicle Speed shall exceed the Speed Criteria.
e. The street shall have a speed limit of 25 mph, as determined in accordance with the Metro Code of Ordinances. Louisville Metro Speed Hump Guidelines
f. The street shall not be so close to a Fire Department facility as to significantly interfere with emergency vehicle operations.
g. PW will also solicit comments from the appropriate Metro Police Division, appropriate Metro Fire District, EMS, JCPS and appropriate service departments. If no comments are received within two (2) weeks, PW will assume there are no objections. Should they identify significant concerns which cannot be corrected, PW will not install speed humps.
h. Speed Humps shall not be considered on alleys.
If you would like to request a speed hump please contact Metro311 online or by calling 311 or 502-574-5000 and give a detailed description and approximate location/address.
Know Waste Webinars
While in-person teaching still isn’t happening, the Solid Waste Education Department is hosting online webinars to keep the community engaged in learning about recycling, composting, and more. The summer series was a hit with nearly 300 participants and recording views. The fall series is underway with a repeat of the most popular topic, “How to Recycle Right.” All recordings are available for view at
https://www.louisvillewastedistrict.org/webinars
Louisville's Urban Services District has over 200 miles of alleys. Alleys often have overgrown vegetation, low hanging tree limbs, and an accumulation of litter and trash. To help combat these issues, we are pleased to announce the formation of the Alley Action Team! The team, comprised of 8 positions, will help maintain the alleys of the Urban Services District, one area at a time, focusing on cleanliness and clearing overgrown vegetation. This crew will work on a schedule in the Bulky Waste areas.
Can the grease!
Never pour fats, oils and grease down a sink, drain or toilet. Pour used grease into an empty, heat-safe container, such as a soup can, and store it in the freezer. Once the grease has become solid, toss the can into the garbage.
Scrape food waste into the trash.
Wipe all pots, pans, dishes and cooking utensils with a paper towel to soak up grease before washing them.
With cold weather approaching, some of us will be using heating alternatives such as kerosene heaters and electric heaters and these heating sources have the potential to cause fires. Therefore, it's important that your home has a working smoke detector and it is recommended to have a 10-year lithium battery smoke detector. If you are in need of one, please feel free to call my office at 574-1105 and we will have the Louisville Fire Department to put one in your home at no cost. We want you to stay warm, but please stay safe.
Community Action Kentucky (CAP) - (Office Locations) Services include various educational courses and Job Readiness Financial Literacy courses.
KentuckianaWorks Services include high-demand job training, one-on-one career counseling, career development workshops, career search resources, access to computers, phones and faxes for job searches.
Kentucky Career Center The Kentucky Career Center offers information on unemployment benefits & claims as well as many services for job seekers.
Louisville Urban League Assists clients, primarily African Americans and individuals of low to moderate income, prepare for and find employment. Services include counseling & placement services, training & development, pre-screening & referral services and outreach programs.
Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs This site includes information about education and training benefits available to veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Veterans Express Kentucky Career Center offices have Local Veterans Employment representatives and Disabled Veteran outreach specialists to assist veterans with their employment and training needs.
Center for Accessible Living (CAL) CAL offers training on disability issues and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), ADA compliance, building and product accessibility, reasonable accommodation certification, American Sign Language interpreters, recruitment, career development, a Job Hunt Club and much more. (See all services)
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky Goodwill provides jobs, job training, and employment counseling for people who face barriers to finding and keeping a job, including people with disabilities, recipients of public assistance, and people with limited education or work history.
Job Corps Job Corps is a free education and training program that helps young people learn a career, earn a high school diploma or GED, and find and keep a good job. For eligible youth at least 16 years of age. Â For more information, call (800) 733-JOBS where an operator will refer you to the admissions counselor closest to where you live, and mail you an information packet.
Kentucky Office for the Blind Services include: braille instruction, orientation and mobility, assistive technology, adult education, career development, life skills, personal development
Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Programs and services offered include counseling & guidance, vocational & other training services, interpreter & note taking services, rehabilitation technology, job placement and supported employment.
Office of Councilwoman Donna Purvis | Louisville Metro Council | District 5
601 West Jefferson Street Louisville, Kentucky 40202 |